Stories of Hope

Diane, 68, loves to be around people. Her warm personality and friendly nature radiate during conversation, even with a mask on. But surviving the…

Downtown Kent and Kent State University seem to be transforming and continuously evolving. Despite these economic impacts, rural Portage County and…

‘Go forth and do good,’ that’s the motto at Family & Community Services (FCS) and the mantra in which Lajoyce lives her life. “It’s a part of my…

When a family arrived on the doorstep of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church weary and looking for food, church members and community volunteers realized that…

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank has seen an outpouring of support from the community throughout the pandemic, helping it quickly and effectively…

It’s a warm summer day when we meet Carla. She’s taken two buses to get to St. Joseph's Catholic Church: an hour commute. “When I get to sit down and…

The Olive Garden in Canton has been an avid supporter of food rescue initiatives for 14 years. Every Tuesday and Friday, volunteers pick up frozen…

The city of Massillon is a small town with a big reputation. Home of the Massillon Tigers, the city has received national recognition for its high…

Volunteers are essential to the Foodbank’s hunger-relief efforts. We couldn’t do this work without them! Inspecting donated food in the volunteer…

The Foodbank is committed to rescuing food and getting it into the hands of the children, families and seniors struggling with hunger. Because…